ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Subradular organ
;
Lepidochitona cinereus
;
Cell types
;
Chemoreception
;
Electron microscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Electron microscopy of the subradular organ of the chiton Lepidochitona cinereus (L) reveals at least three cell types, microvillous, ciliated and mucus-secreting, situated in a single epithelium. The base of the epithelium is abundantly innervated and supplied with muscle cells. The fine structure is consistent with a chemosensory function for the subradular organ.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00220187
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